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1. An Old World pigeon (Streptopelia risoria) having black markings forming a half circle on the neck.

2. See wood pigeon.

ringdove [ˈrɪŋˌdʌv]

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) another name for wood pigeon

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) an Old World turtledove, Streptopelia risoria, having a greyish plumage with a black band around the neck

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Noun	1.	ringdove - greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged Streptopelia risoria turtledove - any of several Old World wild doves
	2.	ringdove - Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck Columba palumbus, cushat, wood pigeon pigeon - wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs genus Columba, Columba - type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons

Translations

ringdove [ˈrɪŋdʌv] N → paloma f torcaz

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